2000 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Coupe would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (219 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Coupe weights approximately 349 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lotus Elise (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Coupe | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lotus |
| Model | Coupe | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2310 mm |
